Mechanical Engineering Association, GCT Coimbatore presents
INVICTUS'26
A day of machines, minds and matches. 15 events across technical, non-technical and e-sports.
- Date
- Thursday, 8 October 2026
- Registration
- On spot, at the venue
- Venue
- GCT campus, Coimbatore
- Events
- 15, across technical, non-technical and e-sports
Events
Tech Talks
Present original technical or engineering research to judges and defend it in a Q&A.
- Code
- E-02
- Duration
- 7 h
- Team
- 2
- Prize
- ₹3,000
Water Rocketry
Build and launch a water-pressurised rocket for maximum distance and landing accuracy.
- Code
- E-05
- Duration
- 3 h
- Team
- 2
- Prize
- ₹2,250
Mech Forge
Design a BAJA-style vehicle rollcage in CAD, then build an accurate scaled physical prototype from basic materials.
- Code
- E-12
- Duration
- 8 h
- Team
- 2 to 4
- Entry
- ₹150
Robo Rally
Participants put their robots through an exciting obstacle challenge where speed, precision, control, and intelligent programming determine the winner.
- Code
- E-01
- Duration
- 3 h
- Team
- 3
- Prize
- ₹5,000
Mr/Ms Lathe
Machine an assigned component solo on the lathe to the given drawing and dimensions.
- Code
- E-04
- Duration
- 3 h
- Team
- Solo
- Prize
- ₹1,500
Glide Masters
Design, build and launch your own glider for the longest stable, controlled flight.
- Code
- E-06
- Duration
- 3 h
- Team
- 2
- Prize
- ₹2,250
Protomania
Build a scaled paper-tube vehicle rollcage prototype true to SAE structural geometry, then defend your design to the judges.
- Code
- E-13
- Duration
- 3 h
- Team
- 1 to 4
- Prize
- ₹1,500
Design IQ
Model an assigned engineering component or assembly in CAD, then explain your modelling decisions to judges.
- Code
- E-07
- Duration
- 2.5 h
- Team
- 2
- Prize
- ₹2,250
Timber Craft
Turn the given raw material into a functional creation using only permitted tools within the time limit.
- Code
- E-03
- Duration
- 2 h
- Team
- 2
- Prize
- ₹1,500
How entry works
- 1
Choose a pass
Entry, Silver or Gold, then pick your events and register with your college details.
- 2
Pay by UPI
Scan the QR with any UPI app. Once an admin verifies the payment, your pass is emailed.
- 3
Show your QR
One QR covers every event on your pass. Security scans it separately at each event's gate.
- 4
Get your certificate
After each event you attended wraps up, its e-certificate arrives by email.
Our Sponsors
Educational Partner
iBots
Unleash the power of Electronics
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